Ingalls

The worst kept secret in the U.S. shipbuilding
industry is the need for
renewed, elevated levels of naval ship
construction to maintain the fleet at a
level, which allows it to meet its worldwide
operational strategies. The bestkept
secret is exactly what combination
of political pressure,

The Desire To Reduce Shipyard Production Manhours
Leads Avondale To Production-Line Ship Construction
During World War II, ships were
built in the United States at a rate
which may well have been the
most productive in terms of ships
per day being produced that has
ever been accomplished.